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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 978.12 and 610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 978.12 and 610.56 is: 842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 978.12 = 610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/978.12 = 610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 978.12 × 610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 597,200.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,200.95/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.08

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